Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5206/2026 of A.Mani Vs The Superintendent of Police on 16 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 16.09.2026
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE P.MURUGAN
WP Crl.(MD) NO. 5206 of
{CNR: HCMD011280382026}
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A.Mani
... Petitioner
.Vs.
1. The Superintendent of Police,
Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil.
2. The Inspector of Police
Kollamkodu Police Station
Kanyakumari District.
... Respondents
Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to give police protection for measuring and fixing four boundaries to the petitioner land in Survey No.402/15 situated at Kollamkodu Village, Kanyakumari District based on the petitioner's representation dated 28.08.2026 within the period stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.G.Radhakrishnan
For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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ORDER
This petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to give police protection for measuring and fixing four boundaries to the petitioner land in Survey No.402/15 situated at Kollamkodu Village, Kanyakumari District based on the petitioner's representation dated 28.08.2026 within the period stipulated by this Court.
2. Mr.D.Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate, (Crl. Side) takes notice for the respondents. Heard the counsel on either side and perused the records.
3. The grievance of the Petitioner is that though the petitioner has submitted his representation seeking police protection during the survey and boundary fixation work, the Respondent Police have not taken any action. Hence, the petitioner has come forward with this petition.
4. When the matter is taken up for hearing today, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), appearing on behalf of the Respondents, submits on instructions that if the Petitioner is ready and willing to pay the requisite costs for the police personnel required, in accordance with the circular issued by the
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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5206 of 2026 Director General of Police, upon receipt of such payment, the police will provide the necessary protection.
5. Recording the aforesaid submissions made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side), this Court issued the following directions:
(i) The Respondent Police are directed to issue a cost memo to the Petitioner in advance, specifying the expenses to be remitted for the allocation of police personnel.
(ii) Upon the Petitioner depositing/paying the required amount as per the cost memo, the Respondent Police shall forthwith provide adequate police personnel and necessary police protection to enable the surveyor to conduct the survey and fix the boundaries for the Petitioner's property in Survey No. 4/2 (formerly 4/2025), Kollamkood Village, Kanyakumari District.
6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 16.09.2026 TM To
1. The Superintendent of Police, Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil.
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2. The Inspector of Police Kollamkodu Police Station Kanyakumari District.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5206 of 2026 DR.P.MURUGAN, J., TM WP.Crl.(MD).No.5206 of 2026 16.09.2026
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